The CHILD Global Research Fellowship (CHILD-GRF) program is now accepting applications from promising early career research scholars in Uganda for the 2021 cohort. Application deadline is January 4, 2021. CHILD-GRF flyer (pdf)
Apply now or review application PDF.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Early career researcher from Uganda
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Advanced scholar (PhD student, recent PhD graduate, or medical doctor)
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Interest in child and adolescent health/mental health, and HIV/AIDS within resource constrained settings
Application Instructions:
Online Application
Required Documents (to be submitted through the online application)
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Current NIH Biosketch (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm) or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Save as PDF “LastName_FirstName_2021_Biosketch.pdf”
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Career Development Plan (2 pages maximum): Save as PDF “LastName_FirstName_2021_CDP.pdf”
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The plan should include the following:
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Background, including relevant past research experience and coursework
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Career Goals
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How this program would advance professional development and research
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Proposed outcomes and corresponding timeline
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Proposed Research Interest (2 pages maximum): Save as PDF “Surname_FirstName_2021_ResearchInterest.pdf”
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The Proposed Research Interest document should include a description of any studies that you are currently involved in and/or research areas of interest that you intend to pursue. HIV/AIDS must be a component in your proposed research.
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Mentor Identification
- You will be asked to provide the name and contact information for a local mentor with whom you would like to work throughout the course of the three-year program. If you have not identified a local mentor, the program team will assist you to identify a mentor upon acceptance to the program.
References/Letters of Recommendation
For more information, contact
Laura Peer, Training Program Manager
lpeer@wustl.edu
CHILD-Global Research Fellowship
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED